Description:
AN IRON TSUBA WITH MONKEY, LOTUS AND DEER
Unsigned, patinated iron
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of Maru Gata shape, rimmed and with two open hitsu. Finely carved in openwork with many scrolling vines. A monkey is shown on the left, a lotus bud with a bee and a prancing deer on the bottom.
SIZE 8 x 8 cm
Provenance: Czech private collection.
Condition: Very good condition.